Appeal No. 97-1883
Application 08/254,973
The appellant’s claimed subject matter is an ergonomic
container for fluids. Claim 1 is exemplary of the subject matter
on appeal and recites:
1. An ergonomic container for fluids, comprising:
a generally rectangular, hollow body having a U-shaped top
section, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall and
a rear wall, wherein the bottom and rear walls are perpendicular
to each other and have generally planar surfaces such that the
container can stably support itself in either a horizontal or
vertical orientation;
a first rounded edge between the front wall and the top
section;
a second rounded edge having an enhanced curvature located
between the front wall and the bottom wall;
an angled spout located on the first rounded edge; and
a hollow handle portion connected to the U-shaped top such
that it is approximately half-way between the front and rear
walls, half-way between the first and second side walls and near
the center of gravity of a full container, wherein liquid may
flow through the hollow handle portion and wherein the size of
the handle permits a diverse mix of individuals to acquire a
complete hand grip;
and wherein when the bottom of the container is resting on
a surface a user may pour liquid by grasping the handle and
rolling the container about the second rounded edge in contact
with the surface.
THE REFERENCE
The examiner has relied on the following reference:
Howlett 3,250,434 May 10, 1966
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